The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 30,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,900
 BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 1.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
71.9 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.8 in
Length
170.4 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
16
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
BMW 118d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft